The Kidney Exchange Program

The Kidney Exchange Program is a system that helps patients with incompatible donors find suitable alternatives. If a person needs a kidney transplant but their intended donor’s blood type or tissue match isn’t compatible, they can swap donors with another pair facing similar issues. These pairs are matched in a way that each donor gives a kidney to someone they are compatible with, maximizing the number of successful transplants. This exchange increases the chances for patients to receive a life-saving transplant, making it an effective solution when direct donations aren’t possible between specific pairs.